$50.00

Presenter: Andi McNair, TAGT
Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 3
 

Genius hour is an out-of-the-box venture that allows students to take charge and follow through with a project that will impact their community. Students have total ownership from the initial stage of research, to collaborating with an expert, to carrying out the project with passion, and sharing it with the world–or at least Snapchat! Learn how to make genius hour an exciting part of your class.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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Description

Being an educator for G/T students takes heart and hard work; but no matter how much work you put in, the real key is to make it meaningful to your students. If students can’t connect with what they’re learning, you’re wasting your valuable time and theirs. Genius hour is a creative, hands-on project that is guaranteed to make that connection! Learn how genius hour can get even your most reticent student excited and engaged.

This course will give you: 

  • Key elements of a dynamic genius hour
  • Examples of genius hour projects
  • Helpful resources for you and your students
  • Tips to set up your classroom for genius hour

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Andi McNair currently teaches Gifted and Talented students at a small rural school at Bosqueville ISD in Texas. She has been a teacher for over a decade, teaching 4th/5th grade math before moving into gifted education. As a parent of gifted children, she is a strong advocate for gifted education. She regularly speaks at TAGT (Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented) and other conferences, particularly sharing her passion for innovative education. Andi is married to her high school sweetheart. They have three children and live in Waco, TX. 

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229 reviews for Cultivating Creativity Through Genius Hour (3-Hour)

  1. Sonia – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner)

    It was very interesting to learn about Genius Hour and all it entails.

  2. Crystal – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner)

    Awesome course

  3. Susan – Private Pay (verified owner)

    While I had a bit of trouble gaining access to the course, I was very happy with the content and resources presented. The resources Andi shared will be especially helpful in my GT classroom.

  4. Ramiro – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner)

    Awesome information

  5. Marcel – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Very informative and I learned a lot from this module.

  6. Andrew – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner)

    I think the presenter was real and authentic. I think that it was a good lesson overall.

  7. Amy – VIDOR ISD (verified owner)

    Very interesting, I will find ways to implement

  8. Amanda – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner)

    Love the ideas!

  9. Cindy – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner)

    It was meaningful.

  10. meghan – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner)

    More content specific examples.

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